Chinese Game 'Black Myth: Wukong' Goes Viral Embark on 'Journey to the West' with Wukong and Tang Monk in Luoyang

Recently, the Chinese game "Black Myth: Wukong" captured the imagination of gamers worldwide. Drawing inspiration from Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels, the game has sparked a renewed interest in the epic tale. The comeback of "Wukong" has also popularized the culture of Journey to the West. In Luoyang, a unique "Journey to the West" experience awaits you.

If you come to Yiyang County, Luoyang City, you can tour Yiyang Huaguo Mountain, believed to be the inspiration for the Huaguo Mountain in the classic novel. Meanwhile, there are many scenic attractions such as Shuilian Cave and Wukong Peak in the Huaguoshan National Forest Park, waiting for your visit.

Gaolao Village, Flame Mountain, Peach Gully, Dragon King Village…In Yiyang, over 30 villages, mountains and places names are related to the culture of Journey to the West. What's more, almost every village there has the custom of honoring the Monkey King, and many traditional festivals and temple fairs are related to the Journey to the West culture.

The prototype of the Tang Monk in Journey to the West, the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang, is also a native of Luoyang. According to historical records, the real name of Xuanzang is Chen Yi, and he was from Goushi (now known as Yanshi District).

Xuanzang's hometown is located in Chenhe Village, Goushi Township in Yanshi District. There are many historical relics such as Xuanzang's former residence and Fenghuangtai. About 4 kilometers from the former residence of Xuanzang, there is a temple called Xuanzang Temple, or the Tang Monk Temple. It was formerly known as Lingyan Temple. During the Sui Dynasty, the young Xuanzang often came there to study scriptures and began to learn about Buddhism. After the Ming Dynasty, under the influence of the novel Journey to the West, the temple was called the Tang Monk Temple.

(Source: lyd.com.cn)